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A compound that can be converted to a pigment
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chromogen
Word definitions for chromogen in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a compound that can be converted to a pigment
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Chromogen \Chro"mo*gen\, [Gr. ? color + -gen.] (Biol.) Vegetable coloring matter other than green; chromule. (Chem.) Any colored compound, supposed to contain one or more chromophores.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context chemistry English) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye. 2 (context biology English) A strongly pigmented organelle or organism.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Chromogen is a substance which can be readily converted into dye or other coloured compound. In other words, it can also be defined as any substance found in organic fluids that forms colour when oxidized . The presence of the entire three produces intense ...